SAAMI Technical Committee
The primary work of SAAMI is done by its Joint Technical Committee in the establishment of industry standards. The committee’s name contains the word “joint” as the expertise and knowledge of member companies in the areas of firearms, ammunition, and suppressors are key to the standards development process. Smaller, focused working groups are formed to address specific technical efforts, such as the development and revision of American National Standards, with the recommendations of these working groups being submitted for review and final acceptance by the entire Technical Committee.
Partnership with CIP
The Technical Committee works with the Commission Internationale Permanente (CIP), an international association of member countries. By working together, the CIP and SAAMI are working towards the development of internationally recognized standards. The SAAMI Technical committee frequently provides technical information to legislative and regulatory bodies across the US and around the world.
Accredited Standards Developer
SAAMI is an accredited standards developer for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The SAAMI Standards are published to provide safety, reliability, and interchangeability standards for commercial manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and components. For further information see SAAMI Standards.
